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University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

13,438
University of South Alabama overview
Location Mobile, Alabama
Online southalabama.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of South Alabama overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama, situated near the Gulf Coast and approximately 140 miles from New Orleans. Established in 1963, the 1,200-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern and traditional academic buildings, with recent expansions including state-of-the-art medical research facilities. The university operates as a major public research institution in southern Alabama, with particular strengths in healthcare education through its comprehensive medical center and nursing programs. The College of Engineering and College of Medicine serve as flagship academic programs, while the university maintains a competitive Division I athletic program competing as the South Alabama Jaguars in the Sun Belt Conference. Most first-year students reside in one of several on-campus residential communities, with additional student housing options available throughout the campus.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

University of South Alabama is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of South Alabama overview
SAT 1003/1200
ACT 20/26
GPA 3.69

Applications Accepted

65.4% 
University of South Alabama overview
Applications Due Jul 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$8,616
In State Costs for University of South Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$500
Room and Board $8,510
Budget for Other Expenses$4,779
Total One Year Cost$23,705

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,232
Out of State Costs for University of South Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$500
Room and Board $8,510
Budget for Other Expenses$4,779
Total One Year Cost$32,321

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Alabama students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 27%
Business 14%
Education 11%
Engineering 6%
Biology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024